The Ultimate Banana Split Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Banana Split
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons bakers' sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 yolks; 1 1/2 cups club soda; 2 bananas; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup of water; 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter; 1/2 cup of heavy cream; Pinch kosher salt; 1 pint of vanilla bean ice cream; 1/4 cup banana chips; 1/4 cup toasted pecans

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons bakers' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 yolks
1 1/2 cups club soda
2 bananas
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup of water
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Pinch kosher salt
1 pint of vanilla bean ice cream
1/4 cup banana chips
1/4 cup toasted pecans

1
Preheat your oil in a heavy-based pot for deep frying to 365 degrees F.
2
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3
Make a well in the center and add the yolks and club soda.
4
Using a whisk, stir from the inside working your way out, slowly incorporating the dry ingredients without forming any lumps.
5
Peel the bananas and dip in the batter and coat well.
6
Fry in hot oil for 4-5 minutes until batter is puffy and golden brown.
7
Drain on paper towels when done.
8
While bananas are cooking, prepare caramel sauce.
9
Combine the sugar and water in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
10
Cook, swirling the pot around, until the mixture is a deep caramel color and looks like syrup, about 8 minutes.
11
Add the butter then carefully pour in the cream (it will bubble up) and continue to cook for another minute.
12
Add a pinch of salt then cool before serving.
13
To serve the banana split, cut the bananas lengthwise and top with a large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
14
Pour warm caramel sauce over the top and finish with a sprinkle of banana chips and toasted pecans.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons bakers' sugar, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Banana Split falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Ultimate Banana Split

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